Export cosmetics to Canada: rules, labels and duty
Rules to check before you export cosmetics to Canada (2), each with its official source.
Official sources checked between 2026-10-09 and 2026-10-13
Duty and FTAs: With proof of Korean origin, Canada charges the KRT rate of its Customs Tariff instead of the MFN rate: find your tariff line on the CBSA chapter page and read KRT under the preferential tariffs. cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 2026-10-09
This is not legal or tax advice. Rules and rates change, so confirm with the official source and a local authority, your importer or an expert before you sell.
- Canada Cosmetic Notification Form: Within 10 days after a cosmetic is first sold in Canada, the manufacturer or importer notifies Health Canada with the Cosmetic Notification Form. Check every ingredient against the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, list ingredients by INCI name, give the product identity and net quantity in English and French, and name listed fragrance allergens above 0.01% (rinse-off) or 0.001% (leave-on). Done with your importer · canada.ca, checked 2026-10-13
- Canada sunscreen rules (DIN or NPN): Canada treats every sunscreen, including SPF makeup and moisturisers, as a drug or natural health product, not a cosmetic: it needs a Drug Identification Number (chemical filters) or a Natural Product Number (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide only) before sale, labels follow the sunscreen monograph, and your Canadian importer needs an establishment or site licence covering your factory’s GMP. Done with your importer · canada.ca, checked 2026-10-13
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- Work out the export price
- Same product, other countries: United States
- Same product, other countries: EU
- Same product, other countries: Japan
- Same product, other countries: China
- Same product, other countries: Vietnam
- Same product, other countries: Thailand
- Same product, other countries: Malaysia
- Same product, other countries: Singapore
- Same product, other countries: Philippines
- Same product, other countries: Australia
- Same product, other countries: Brazil
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- Sources: canada.ca, checked 2026-10-13
- Sources: canada.ca, checked 2026-10-13
- Sources: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 2026-10-09
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